Large Round Silver beads, Mali african metal Kiffa beads are very important

Kiffa beads are very important as it is an ancient technique (dating to 1000 years ago) which makes it one of the oldest glass bead-making processes in Africa (which was purely African in origin)

1500- 2000 years old and in excellent condition

lost wax technique bronze/brass basket beads from the Baule people

Pair of 32mm wide x 32mm tall x 5mm thick (hollow) cones for necklaces

bell is 16mm across

Large Round Silver beads, Mali african metal Kiffa beads are very importantThese hollow beads are 22mm diameter, 33 beads per strand, 26inch strand, 1. 8mm hole. These beads are newly made in Mali, West Africa, and are a wonderful light weight design element. Large but not heavy!